Thread: if you dont like linux threads, dont read...

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    if you dont like linux threads, dont read...

    i just have a quick question, ive searched around and couldnt find anything useful. i figured someone here would probably know enough to answer...

    first off, how do i convert .zip files to .tar.gz files? i figure there must be a way, since im trying to get stuff for a program designed for linux and all of the downloads are in .zip format.

    also, how do i load normal programs in linux, such as games? i know a lot of people use linux as their primary os, and ive heard of a lot of people running popular computer games on linux, and it would be helpful to know how to go about it.
    I came up with a cool phrase to put down here, but i forgot it...

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    What's with the title? Isn't it supposed to represent the
    problem?

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    > What's with the title? Isn't it supposed to represent the
    problem?

    Shouldn't the post add something to the conversation?

    > first off, how do i convert .zip files to .tar.gz files? i figure there must be a way, since im trying to get stuff for a program designed for linux and all of the downloads are in .zip format.

    Why does it need to be a .tar.gz file? I wouldn't think Linux would have a problem with zip files...

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    Originally posted by Govtcheez
    Shouldn't the post add something to the conversation?
    It did din't it?
    I was just inresistably attracted to the words 'dont like linux' .

    Anyway, You can't run all games on linux, They have to be
    ported to it. This is where OpenGL comes in handy. Though
    there aren't many companies that port games over, I think ID
    was one of the companies who did.

    I'm not sure, But i heard there was some kind of emulator
    for windows games, but for all i know it's crap.

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    a lot of times i tend to ask questions right before i figure out the answer... i figured out how to use zip files now, and the help with running programs was... well... helpful

    sorry to clutter up the boards, im good now... thanks

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    btw, i named the thread that way because i know there have been a lot of linux threads recently and it just so happens that right along with the rash of linux threads i have been trying to get my own linux machine running. i have a fear of getting flamed (yes, i know its sad), and i wanted to weed out the people that would flame about all the linux threads by excluding them from the thread entirely.

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    Last edited by ...; 02-03-2003 at 11:29 AM.
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